bass lines
Funk's rhythmic foundation
Bass lines are the lowest-pitched melodic parts in music, typically played by bass guitar, double bass, or synthesizer.
They provide rhythmic and harmonic foundation, anchoring a song's groove: The bass line on that track is impossibly funky.
In genres like funk, reggae, and electronic music, a memorable bass line often defines the song more than the melody.
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- funkDepression or groove music
- slapOpen-handed blow
- fingerstylePlucking strings directly
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Primary sung melody
lead guitar · melodic hooks · instrumental solos · descant · countermelodies
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